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Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is the final day of indulgence before the 40-day fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. It is a Christian tradition, also known as Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday"), traditionally used to consume rich foods like eggs, butter, and sugar before a period of fasting and prayer.
Key Facts About Shrove Tuesday
When: It falls on the Tuesday immediately before Ash Wednesday, occurring 47 days before Easter. In 2026, it is on February 17.
Meaning of "Shrove": The name comes from the Old English word "shrive," meaning to confess sins and receive absolution (or to be "shriven") before the penitential season of Lent.
Why Pancakes: Pancakes were the perfect way to use up fatty, rich ingredients—eggs, milk, sugar—that were traditionally forbidden during the 40-day Lenten fast.
Traditions: Besides eating pancakes, traditions include pancake races in the UK, where participants flip pancakes while running, and the pre-Lenten Carnival celebrations found in many cultures.
Other Names: Known as Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras (French/Spanish/Portuguese for "Fat Tuesday").